Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA tap water
9 contaminants were measured in the Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 9
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 4.4–43 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–5.5 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.05–0.21 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.099 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 22–86 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 80 ug/LNL | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 11–17 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 60 ug/LNL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.96–4.97 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0–0.27 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
People also ask about Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA's water
+Is Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Arsenic and TTHM. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA tap water?
9 contaminants were measured in Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and inorganic chemicals. 6 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (4.3× the limit); TTHM (1.1× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Arsenic, at 4.3× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Firebaugh City — Firebaugh, Ca, CA's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2023 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.